Key message

Air pollution causes adverse health effects

Air pollution can cause adverse
health effects. Besides premature mortality (due to the short-term
exposure to elevated air pollution concentrations), chronic exposure
to air pollution can have an important impact on life expectancy.
Chronic exposure to the current PM2.5 concentrations in Belgium is
estimated to shorten the statistical life expectancy by almost one
year. This is one of the highest impacts in Europe.

To save electricity, before you leave don’t forget to unplug as many appliances as is possible. If the appliances are still plugged in, they continue to use up energy. even if you switch them off.
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